SIUE’s David Ray Hires McMahill. Program has Bright Future, Talks to Takedown
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EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. – Donovan McMahill, a two-time national champion, has been named an assistant coach for the SIUE wrestling program.
McMahill was the 2011 NCAA Division II National Tournament Outstanding Wrestler and Wrestler of the Year for Western State (Colo.) College. He went undefeated at the 197-pound weight class his senior season and completed his career with a 51-match winning streak.
“He brings a renewed freshness to the upper weight classes,” said SIUE Head Coach David Ray. “His knowledge and experience will help those student-athletes be able to realize what it takes to compete at the Division I level.”
A three-time All-American, McMahill earned numerous awards at Western State including Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Wrestler of the Year in 2009. He also was the Freshman Wrestler of the Year in the RMAC in 2008. He completed his career with a record of 137-20 that included wins over several NCAA Division I competitors.
Ray said there will be an advantage to having a coach with the size, stature, and level of experience that McMahill offers. “He brings a lot of dynamics to our upper weight classes,” he added.
McMahill graduated from Western State in 2011 with a bachelor’s in psychology as well as exercise and sports science. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree from SIUE.
Also, Three Southern Illinois University Edwardsville wrestlers were among the first-time academic honorees by the National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA).
Eric Biehl (Waynesville), Michael Dace (Fox Lake), and Derrick Pousson (Round Lake) were selected to the NWCA-NCWA All-Academic Team for the 2010-2011 season. Dace was one of two individual national champions to be honored.
For the first time in its history, the NCWA honored the top student-athletes for the academic achievements. The NCWA provided certificates to its 126 nationwide honorees.
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Inside The Ropes With Bare-Knuckle Boxing Champion Bobby “The Celtic Warrior” Gunn
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It’s been nearly two weeks since seven-time cruiserweight boxing champion Bobby Gunn defeated Rich Stewart via a third round KO in the first bare-knuckle boxing match since 1889.
With the victory Gunn claimed the vacant heavyweight bare-knuckle boxing title, last held by John L. Sullivan. Gunn sat down with us this week to talk about the fight, all of the buzz surrounding it, and what he has planned going forward.
Cella: What does it mean to you to have won the vacant heavyweight bare-knuckle boxing championship of the world?
Gunn: It means the world to me, to be connected to an all-time great like that. It was an extraordinary night and an extraordinary event.
Cella: Leading up to the fight, there were mixed reactions by fans and critics. Many claimed it was too barbaric and unsafe. What were your thoughts about that going into the fight?
Gunn: I ask the critics to watch the fight and see for themselves. Nobody was sent to the hospital, nobody got injured; there was nothing barbaric about it. You see people getting injured in boxing and MMA every year. All of the proper precautions were taken prior to the fight. There were two referees and medical personnel ringside. People don’t realize is that it wasn’t a street fight between two people who didn’t know what they were doing. It was a strategic and thought-out fight between two professionals, and it showed.
Cella: Following the fight there has been a lot of buzz circulating around the fight sport world. After the knockout do you think you won boxing and MMA fans over?
Gunn: If fans watch the fight, they will see how clean and respectful it was. If they look at it in that point of view, I think they will be intrigued to see more of it in the future. Fans like to watch boxing and MMA because they want to see two warriors stand there and throw hands. Bare-knuckle boxing is the ultimate test of one’s skill, and I know I will put on a show for fans every time out.
Cella: There has been some talk about the fight not being legal or sanctioned. What are your thoughts on this?
Gunn: There is always going to be someone looking to bring down an organization or a fighter. It’s the nature of the beast. The tribal council and promoters did everything they needed to ensure this was sanctioned. If this was such an issue prior to the fight it would’ve never happened. People like to stir up conversations after the fact just to hear themselves speak. At the end of the day it was a great event; families came out and had a great time, and I did what I was supposed to do—fight and win. I just hope people want to see more of it in the future.
Cella: After this first fight, do you think bare-knuckle boxing is going to take off?
Gunn: It all comes down to how it is received by the fans. People are going to pass their opinion. There will always be critics, no matter what you do. Regardless of what people say, I don’t pay much attention to that. In the end, the fans will always overwhelm the critics.
Cella: Going forward, are boxing fans going to see you back in the square circle?
Gunn: I am always looking for an opportunity. The problem is that after the Tomasz Adamek fight, I never got a decent offer. That has kept me from the square circle, but my first love has always been boxing.
Cella: What is next for Bobby Gunn?
Gunn: I am currently working on a big fight, possibly in Ireland or Dubai. It will be for the heavyweight bare-knuckle championship; I’ll be defending my title. It will probably be in October, though we haven’t finalized anything yet.
Cella: Lastly champ, any shot outs?
Gunn: I want to thank all my fans and everyone who supported me. And my attorney George Kokkalenios and team for pushing me into this fight. They were with me the whole way, and because of them I am really glad I did take it.
Many thanks to Bobby “The Celtic Warrior”, a true champion inside and out of the ring. Stay tuned with everything that happens with Team Gunn by visiting https://www.facebook.com/
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Wrestling Links (8-18-11)
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Loss of national duals leaves hole in winter tourism schedule Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier (BRANDON POLLOCK / Courier Staff Photographer) CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The loss of the NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals wrestling tournament has locals involved in tourism headed back to the drawing board. The UNI-Dome had played host to the national event … See all stories on this topic » |
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Basehor native Phippen follows in dad’s footsteps with wrestling success Basehor Sentinel By Nick Bratkovic Travis Phippen boasts an athletics resume that includes high school state championships and college All-American honors in wrestling. After ending his wrestling career, he competed in Mixed Martial Arts and became a wrestling coach. … See all stories on this topic » |
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Kempt – Zuzana Gregorova is Arm-Wrestling Her Hair By rbrandom Zuzana Gregorova is Arm-Wrestling Her Hair. Zuzana Gregorova via WBE. These Are the Hats of our Lives: Your humble narrator faces off against The Grungy Gentleman on the question of gentlemen’s hats. [Esquire] … Kempt |
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FRAMPTON THRILLED TO FIGHT ON BELFAST’S BIGGEST BOXING NIGHT
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McGuigan says his fighter “has too much” for Kiko Martinez
Carl Frampton says his fight with Kiko Martinez is the biggest night of boxing that Ireland has seen “for many, many years” and vows to keep the European belt in Belfast.
Frampton fights for the Spaniard’s Super Bantamweight title on the undercard of Paul McCloskey’s bout with Breidis Prescott live on Sky Sports on Saturday September 10 at the Odyssey Arena in Northern Ireland’s capital.
The 24 year-old was named as one of Sky Sports’ 11 to watch in 2011 and has the chance to claim a major title in just his 11th professional bout. Martinez is in his third reign as European champion after defeating Jason Booth in April for the vacant strap but Frampton is adamant that ‘La Sensación’ will go home empty-handed.
“It’s the biggest night of boxing that Belfast has seen in many, many years and the European title is a big belt to win,” said Frampton. “I’m looking to win this, defend it for 18 months and then move onto a World Title shot. I feel that I’m just shy of World Class level but I want to get there so winning this title and defending it will get me there.
“It’s going to be a tough fight and I have a great deal of respect for Kiko – it’s going to be the toughest fight of my career, both professional and amateur. I have trained well, camp has been great and I’m ready for 12 rounds now if you wanted to put me out there tomorrow.”
One man who knows plenty about big fight nights in Belfast is Frampton’s manager Barry McGuigan. The Clones Cyclone was quick to concede that Martinez represents the strongest test of his protégé’s talent so far, but is confident he will see him off.
“There is a risk attached, of course there is,” said McGuigan. “Some will say that we’ve taken it too early, that’s an accusation that has been levelled at us and its fair comment. But the game has changed in the last 20 or 30 years. A lot of fighters do their learning in the big fights and take greater risks these days because shows don’t make money so you have to take the fights on the television shows like those Matchroom Sport have provided us with.
“I don’t want to diminish Kiko as a fighter in any way, we see this as a massive test, but I know that Carl has the tools to beat him. That’s all you need to know – he has too much in his armoury.
“Yes, it’s only Carl’s 11th fight – but Paul Weir won the World title in just his sixth fight, George Groves won the Commonwealth title in his ninth fight, James DeGale won the British title in his ninth fight – Carl has had 150 amateur fights, Martinez just 44 so Carl has three times the experience as an amateur. Now, nobody knows more than me that the pro game is different, with time and quality sparring Carl is making those little adjustments that are necessary. He has flair, he’s got his own style, he’s fantastically exciting to watch and I don’t believe we’ve even seen 40 per cent of what he is capable of, and he’s getting better all the time.
“Kiko hasn’t fought someone like Carl. Has he fought someone as powerful? Possibly, but not someone with Carl’s technique, skill and variety.”
McGuigan was also quick to praise Matchroom Sport and promoter Eddie Hearn for staging such a marquee event in Belfast.
“I’m thrilled to be associated with Matchroom,” said McGuigan. “They have been my preferred partner since I started as a professional, starting with Barry and now with Eddie, who has been a breath of fresh air since he came into the game, he knows his stuff inside and out, so we’re thrilled to have this opportunity through them to fight Kiko Martinez.”
Tickets for Paul McCloskey vs. Breidis Prescott plus a full championship undercard led by Carl Frampton vs. Kiko Martinez are on sale now priced at £30-£200 (tickets may be subject to service charge) and available from the Odyssey Arena Box Office on 02890 73 9074, Ticketmaster 0844 277 4455 (24 hour). Tickets are also available in person from the Odyssey Arena Box Office, at Ticketmaster outlets, and online from www.ticketmaster.ie.
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TODAY! FIGHT NIGHT AT THE HORSESHOE PUBLIC WEIGH-IN
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UFC/Strikeforce Newsletter (8-18-11)
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Special Announcement Today At 1pm ET / 10am PT Watch the live press conference on UFC.com The Strikeforce World Grand Prix Continues, Plus The Middleweight Title On The Line – Tickets On Sale Now Tickets On Sale Now For UFC Fan Expo In Houston |
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Mixed Martial Arts Links (8-18-11)
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MMA notes: UFC headed to Fox OCRegister ***Irvine’s Giva Santana, who is one of the most prolific submission specialists in MMA, signed with Bellator Fighting Championships, the fast-rising organization announced on Tuesday. Santana, a third degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a … See all stories on this topic » |
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// MMA’s 3R’s: UFC on Versus 5 Edition 411mania.com Greetings loyal readers and welcome back to a brand new edition of The 3R’s of MMA. The rules and format are still the same as I will be taking a look at the Right, the wRong, and the Ridiculous in the MMA world. The Right will be about the good to … See all stories on this topic » |
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Tompkins’ death shocks MMA world Toronto Sun Elite mixed martial arts trainer Shawn Tompkins, of Ingersoll, Ont., died suddenly last weekend at age 37. (QMI AGENCY) It was a bit of news that shook the MMA world. As the UFC on Versus 5 free TV event was set to air, word was breaking that the man … See all stories on this topic » |
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Kragthorpe: MMA fighter Rad Martinez leads dual life Salt Lake Tribune He trains in mixed martial arts by running, lifting, boxing and wrestling, intending to cause pain. For the rest of those 24 hours, Martinez is a humble caretaker. He attends to his father by feeding, stretching, wiping and dressing him, … See all stories on this topic » |
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Springer’s Beatdown: Revenge time for Silva Toronto Sun Now he’s going in against the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world — probably the best fighter ever in mixed martial arts. Not only, if he wins this fight, will he get the credit that he finally deserves, but he will beat the best in the world. … See all stories on this topic » |
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Fil-Am mixed martial arts standout in Manila Sun.Star AS THE sport that is trying to get a slice of attention from basketball loving fans, mixed martial artist Harris “Hitman” Sarmiento returns to the Philippines to square off with other talented Filipinos this Saturday. Tagged in media as the next rising … See all stories on this topic » |
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Sonnen goes into full WWE mode, says the Silvas abandoned the Brazilian people Yahoo! Sports (blog) His attack on Brazilian mixed martial arts fighters hits a new level with this video shot byredetv.com. Sonnen’s latest bit calls out legends like Wanderlei Silva and Anderson Silva for turning their backs on Brazil. “I’m attempting to pick a fight … See all stories on this topic » |
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How’s Taste My Tweet Tweet? Mixed Martial Arts on Twitter for the … By Anton Tabuena Anton Tabuena of BloodyElbow.com compiles the week’s most interesting bits from the MMA and UFC twitter world. This week features UFC on Versus 5, BJ Penn, Ronda Rousey, Joe Lauzon, Natasha Wicks, and lots more. Bloody Elbow |
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Fox Inks Deal for Mixed Martial Arts Events : TVBizwire : TVWeek … By Chuck Ross In a deal that is seen as a big step toward mainstream exposure for the UFC and its mixed martial arts events, the organization is putting the finishing touches on a deal with Fox worth about $90 million, Sports Business Daily reports. … TVBizwire |
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Mr. Hollywood’s Hair and FUW Championship Belt On the Line
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(Largo, FL) – Former Florida Underground Wrestling Heavyweight Champion “The Cuban Assassin” Fidel Sierra get’s his shot at a rematch for the FUW Heavyweight Championship against the man who took the belt “The Marquee” Bruce Santee.
Sierra will be able to recapture his Heavyweight Championship by defeating Santee in the ring, however should he fail there is more at stake. Not only will Sierra not become the new FUW Heavyweight Champion, but his manager “Mr. Hollywood” Shannon Rose will have to lose his hair; as Santee will shave his manager locks right in the center of the ring. If Bruce loses he is suspended for 30 days and doesn’t get a rematch.
“If I lose my hair, it will be real hard to show my face around Hollywood, but I’m not worried I know “The Cuban Assassin” Fidel Sierra is the greatest wrestler in FUW today. He will be the new Heavyweight Champion again, and I will keep my hair” says “Mr. Hollywood Shannon Rose
“Shannon doesn’t have to worry about losing his hair, Santee and I have a long history inside the ring. I know what it takes to defeat him. I will be the new FUW Heavyweight Champion after that match… too bad Santee has nothing to shave off” says Fidel Sierra
“Don’t get too comfortable, I am the FUW Heavyweight Champion for a reason, and it was Sierra who I defeated for it. It will be a pleasure defeating you once again, and humiliating “Mr. Hollywood” Shannon Rose in the ring as I shave off his precious hair”.
FUW HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH/ HAIR MATCH
“The Cuban Assassin” Fidel Sierra
(at ringside with Worldwide Enterprises – Fantasy, Ralph Mosca and “Mr.Hollywood” Shannon Rose)
CHALLENGER
VS
“The Marquee” Bruce Santee
(FUW Heavyweight Champion)
If Bruce Santee loses, he loses the FUW Heavyweight Championship; he will be suspended for 30 days and does not get a rematch. If Fidel Sierra loses “Mr. Hollywood” Shannon Rose will lose his hair, shaved by Bruce Santee
Also on hand for the night will be these performers:
WWE original Nexus and NXT star Michael Tarver aka Mr. 1.9 Tyrone Evans, Dontay Brown w/Raquel Savage, Wayne Wonder, Sideshow, Eddie Taurus, JD Maverick, Kahagas, Damien Angel, Kyle Blizzard, Eric Cooper, Joey Mayo, Romeo Razaal, The Latin Assassins (Mike Cruz and Gus Money), Titan, Deimos, The All Nighters, Nuyuricans, Maxwell Chicago, Brooklyn Shores (“WWE Tough enough” Michael Zaki and Frankie Ciatso)
WHAT: Florida Underground Wrestling
WHERE: Gasoline Alley – 14042 66th Street, Largo, Florida 33771
WHEN: Tuesday August 23, 2011
TIME: Doors open at 7:00 PM / Bell time 8:30 PM
TICKETS: Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10.00 each
For more information visit http://fuwrestling.com
Come and experience Florida Underground Wrestling as they take it to the next level of excitement.
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